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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tueday confirmed questioning the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, concerning its investigation into the activities of a purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). The commission stated that it invited Mr Gbajabiamila to help establish how the organisation operated for about two years from within the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, despite not being established by any law or presidential proclamation. It said Mr Gbajabiamila fielded questions from investigators when he visited its headquarters in Abuja on Monday. “Mr Gbajabiamila arrived at the Commission in the…
For more than 100 minutes on 19 July, Ferran Torres watched the World Cup final from the margins. Spain pushed Argentina across the field and created nearly all the opportunities, but the goal that would transform their superiority into history refused to come. Neither Torres nor Nico Williams had started the match. Introduced from the bench, they combined for the breakthrough in the 106th minute: Williams created the opening, and Torres provided the finish. One pass. One goal. One World Cup. When the final whistle sounded at the New York New Jersey Stadium, Spain were champions for the second time,…
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has congratulated the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on his 65th birthday, describing him as a patriot committed to Nigeria’s progress. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Shuaibu, Gwarzo said Obi had continued to inspire millions of Nigerians through his commitment to good governance, accountability, honesty and selfless service. According to him, Obi’s consistent advocacy for transparency, economic growth, quality education and national unity has earned him widespread respect across the country. “Mr Obi’s strong support for transparency, economic growth, quality education and…
Country singer Rory Feek revealed his 12-year-old daughter Indiana is out of the hospital eight days after experiencing complications from open heart surgery. “Indy’s doing amazing and looking and feeling better than ever,” Rory, 61, revealed in a Substack blog on Monday, July 20. “Pretty much completely her old self. And although she’s excited about getting back to sleeping in her big girl bedroom…for the next few nights, Mama’s not taking any chances.” He clarified, “She’s sleeping in a bed at the foot of ours.” The musician initially announced on June 22 that he and wife Rebecca Feek were preparing…
Two persons lost lost their lives in a road accident on Monday after a motorcycle collided with an oncoming pickup vehicle in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, the latest in a string of fatal road crashes that have heightened concerns over road safety in the state. The victims, a man and a woman, died instantly when the motorcycle they were riding rammed into a Dongfeng pickup vehicle at Koto Ajala, inbound Owode, according to the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE). Confirming Monday’s accident, TRACE spokesperson Babatunde Akinbiyi attributed the crash to excessive speed and…
FIFA has launched an official investigation into the post-match confrontation between Argentina and Spain following the dramatic conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, where La Roja dethroned the defending champions with a 1-0 extra-time victory. World football’s governing body confirmed on Monday that its Disciplinary Committee had begun reviewing the chaotic incidents that unfolded immediately after the final whistle, following an examination of the official match reports from the showpiece. In a statement to Al Jazeera, FIFA announced that a disciplinary prosecutor had been appointed to examine possible breaches of its regulations. “FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee…
French football legend, Zinedine Zidane, has reportedly signed a deal to become the new head coach of the French national team until June 2030. Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, made the claim in a post shared on Facebook on Tuesday, saying the former Real Madrid manager would be officially unveiled in the coming days. “Zinedine Zidane has signed as the new France coach until June 2030. The story has been confirmed as Zizou will be unveiled as the new head coach in the next days — back to work with France,” Romano wrote. According to the Italian journalist, Zidane is expected…
Noah Kahan publicly apologized to fans for canceling a huge concert at Citi Field in Queens, New York. “I just feel horrible, and I know people will see this and I just want you to know I’m really sorry. You deserve better than that,” Kahan, 29, told fans from the stage at Citi Field on Sunday, July 19, reports People. The “Stick Season” singer spoke to fans one night after he was forced to cancel the first of two concerts at the venue at the last minute due to inclement weather issues. Ticket-holders first received an advisory message from Citi…
Spain’s World Cup-winning heroes were welcomed by an estimated two million jubilant supporters on Monday as Madrid erupted in celebration following La Roja’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Just a day after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in New Jersey to claim their second world title, Spain’s players paraded through the streets of the capital aboard an open-top bus emblazoned with the words “Kings of the World” and decorated with two giant stars symbolising the nation’s two World Cup victories. The atmosphere across Madrid was electric as seas of red and gold flooded the city’s streets.…
The curtain has finally fallen on the biggest FIFA World Cup in history, and after 104 matches across three host nations, Spain stood alone at the summit of world football. La Roja defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a gripping final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, bringing an end to over a month-long spectacle that delivered unforgettable drama, stunning upsets, emerging stars and tactical innovation. Beyond Spain’s deserved triumph, the tournament reshaped narratives, broke long-standing records and offered several lessons about where modern football is heading. Here are six defining takeaways from the FIFA World…
